Guys, thank GAWD. Spring is here and we can start eating mass amounts of berries all the time. A secret favorite activity of mine is to stop by the grocery store on my way home from work, pick up a pint of berries (preferably blackberries), cook dinner, and then eat said pint by myself with…
Spring
Recipe: Caramel Cream Tart with Berries
Spring has sprung. The weather has been lovely; it’s the start of holidays and weddings and birthdays; and so far, I’ve been feeling zero percent creative. A lot of this lack of creativity stems from a deeper thing I encounter on a daily basis: lots of anxiety. I don’t think I’ve talked about it here,…
Weekend E.A.T. – Movin’ Up
Four hours, two brunches, and a few very necessary scoopz of ice cream later, I have moved into my new apartment! You’re looking at the latest resident of lower Haight Street; let the fun (aka unpacking) begin. In true cook fashion, my room is still a mélange of boxes and piles of clothing, but…
SLM: One Month Recap
Hey cool guys! It’s officially been one month since the launch of Shikha la Mode, the business, so I thought I’d share some updates for you as well as a NEW PRODUCT available as of today. There is also an SLM Customer Feedback Survey that would be amazing if you filled it out. There are…
RECIPE: Cardamom-Candied Kumquats
A few years ago, I visited a friend’s house in Southern California and saw a giant tree full of what looked like miniscule, oblong oranges hanging. My friend casually plucked a few and popped them into his mouth while I awkwardly looked on like he was insane – what do you mean you can just…